Come and join us in our charming and cozy gallery cafe, just a few blocks away from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Here, you can read books, mix and match your own tea, listen to music and enjoy the gallery. Café Aunja is a perfect hideaway for a meal or for a drink. Hope to see you soon!
Cafe Aunja is described as a cozy and vibrant Persian inspired cafe with warm, eclectic decor and intimate spaces that invite lingering over breakfast or a book. Reviewers praise the fresh, generous food such as mountain omelette, lentil soup, Persian style sandwiches, and saffron cake, with many calling the Persian fog and London fog standout drinks. The atmosphere ranges from quietly comforting to lively and crowded on weekends, with some tables feeling tight and the noise level high when busy; reservations are often recommended to avoid waiting. The service is generally friendly and attentive, though a few visits report a slower pace during peak times. Aunja is also noted for its extensive tea and dessert menu, bookish ambiance, and a sense of homey hospitality that makes it a go to spot for studying, meeting friends, or casual meals. Overall it is seen as a unique Montreal fixture with a distinctive menu, strong drinks, and a warm vibe, albeit at a premium price.
We had a delicious meal in the very eclectic & atmospheric restaurant. We enjoyed our roasted veggie & turkey sandwiches, paired with a milkshake & smoothie. A great spot located a stone's throw from the museum.
Visted as a family of four late morning, found via Google maps on a stroll Montreal. Positioned along a main road, down some stairs - sign posted really well. Iranian tea, lunch, & breakfast options available would highly recommend the breakfast menu available till 2pm. Service was ok, wasn't greated on arrival & found our own table, plenty of space at the back of the place too. Homemade lemonade would highly recommend. The bread tasted really fresh & was great. The sandwiches were really good value for money & really big! Could of shared one between two of us if we weren't really hungry! Omelettes came out in beautifully presented dishes & tasted really good. The decor inside was great- would definitely visit again!
I was there last Sunday for the first time. The service is really bad! Nobody comes to see you at the door & there is no sign that says "you can sit anywhere " Not only They charged extra for more bread but it took them forever to actually bring it to the table, we had to go see them twice!! & also charging Tip ahead of providing service is not acceptable because given my experience I would have not left a tip!! It is not just about the food, Service is more important!!!
Aug 2, 2024
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J'adore ce café & son ambiance, la déco intérieure est vraiment très belle. Je recommande le sandwich falafel qui est vraiment succulent, même si un peu cher. C'est parfois un peu rempli, mais une place se libère toujours rapidement.
The food was fresh, simple & not overly greasy or oily. You have to order & pay at the register before sitting down & getting your food which I thought was convenient so you don't wait on someone to attend to you as often. It had a good, chill vibe inside. I would go back to try the pastries as well since they looked really good & we had a great first experience.
Un peu déçue vu les avis positifs. Leurs thés glacés ne sont pas vraiment maison. C'est du sirop très sucré donc imbuvable pour ma boisson hibiscus. J'ai dû acheter une autre boisson qui n'avait elle pas la saveur des fruits annoncés. Le service de la jeune femme à la caisse laisse à désirer, très expéditif. Lorsque j'ai demandé à quoi correspond une des pâtisseries j'ai été prise de haut.
The shake with pistachio & dates in it is the best I have ever had. The food was very good but it's worth it to go for that shake. Order your food at the counter.
Connaissez-vous ce café aux saveurs iraniennes au coeur du centre-ville de Montréal? C'est un café que j'adore car il me transporte ailleurs avec ses plats perses. Idéal pour déguster des lunchs légers & des desserts, vous serez comblé. Assurez-vous de venir hors de la saison étudiante car c'est vide achalandé !
Wow, unexpectedly came across this cafe. It has such a lovely atmosphere. The food & the drinks are delicious. Loved the Persian fog & the chicken Koukou
